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The Floating Petri Dishes. Or, I Took A Cruise And Got Covid
Our oceans support life on earth.
This article is a followup to my previous post on the cruise ship industry. The allure of a cruise vacation conjures up images of luxurious accommodations, exotic destinations, and unparalleled relaxation.
But (and it’s a big but) , beneath the surface of this idyllic fantasy lies a harsh reality:
The catastrophic impact cruise ships have on the delicate ecosystems of the Earth’s oceans.
While these polluting, floating cities promise an escape from the everyday hustle and bustle, they leave behind a trail of devastation that threatens marine life, biodiversity, and the very health of our planet. They also offer passengers the opportunity to contract communicable diseases such Covid, hepatitis A, measles, meningococcal disease, mumps, pertussis, rubella, norovirus and varicella. Friend’s of mine and two relatives took a cruise to Alaska and all four contracted Covid.
It is the main reason cruise ships are called “floating petri dishes” by many medical people.
One of the most pressing concerns associated with cruise ships is their significant contribution to marine pollution. These playgrounds of the…
